I have officially breached the black hole of communication. yay! i'll try to make tthis long but i'm paying for this, a concept that is new to me. There is not a lense big enough for africa, nor words to describe what i have seen. I've seen kids younger than I carrying siblings or daughters on their backs. I've seen people with no shoes aappreciate every little thing they have in life. Africa is amazing, we have been to a school where we taught them head shoulders knees and toes. And in return learned it back in their native language of Tonga, there are over 72 official languages of zambia alone. Our cook ( by the way the food is AMAZING, no not better than my mopms of course) speaks "only" fourteen as I am humbled by my fluency of only one. We saw Victoria Falls today, where the Zambezi plunges over a cliff. They call it the smoke that thunders. Classes have started and they shouldn't even be considered classes, they are so cool and fun. Schoolwork is hard and there is no slacking off but it's the kind where you feel incredible after completing the mountain (literqally) of homework in front of you. The girls are amazing, and it's so great to get to know them. I miss home alot but i'm looking forward to some care packages! I've been jonsing for some cheeseit's oreos snickers m&m's crystal light to flavor my water.... wow lots. but i' good on the peanut butter front qwe have tons of it. In our first two days we say elephants, kudu,impala,crocidiles,hippos and many other animals.On monday we are helping to build a local school and maybe volunteer at an orphanage. I miss you all and look forward to hearing from you soon.
bye!
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Wow Legs, this sounds like a great adventure. I think about what you're up to every day, and it sounds like you are seeing how almost 70% of the world's poplulation actually lives. It really gives one a perspective on what treasures we have here in the USA. What struck me personally was the purity of the spirit of the people there, even though they may not have the same "things" that american kids have, they have the basic joy of life, and in many ways, it is a greater gift than all the gold. I hope you enjoy your time there, and I feel fairly confident you will return a young woman with a very wide scope and outlook on the world around you.
ReplyDeleteLove, hugs and kisses...be safe, and watch for those charging rhinos..oh yeah, and those biting monkeys...
Hi Leggies! I miss you! Sounds like you are having an incredible experience that is changing your life = very cool! Be safe & I'm thinking of you everyday! I luv u bunches & bunches!
ReplyDeleteLuv, Dude:)
Leggies!
ReplyDeleteWhat an adventure! Everything will be so tame when you come home. Booby and I will work on a care package for you. A gal needs her sugar!
Wait until you see the giraffes, they were one of my favorites!
hug and kisses, Dally
Hi Legs -
ReplyDeleteW'all miss you. Hope you are taking many, many pictures. Life here seems, all of a sudden, 'ordinary'.
Tippit misses you too - not sure what Lakota thinks :-)
xxx000
Hey darling girl, your trip sounds amazing!!! Saw frick and frack on the weekend they were crazier than usual so I think they must be missing you!! Atti helped me herd cows off your road he was out front and pushing them down the hill it was very funny. I had a ball at the hunting class actually shot a pheasant and a chukka!!! Your mother shot a pheasant as well. Will send photos when I get them. I always look for you as I drive past the high school and then I have to remind myself you are not there - I miss you. Care package will contain some yummy nougat so look out for it. love you lots Amanda
ReplyDeleteLegs!
ReplyDeleteAmazing. When I was a young child I lived outside of Johannesburg. I got to travel to many parts of Africa and have pics of Victoria Falls.
Gotta say, I am jealous of the experience you are having within schools and with children. Would love to do that.
xoxo
Donna